Technical Accounting Director - Boston, MA Hybrid

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Technical Accounting Director to join the Finance & Controls team at the Boston, MA location.

The Technical Accounting Director is a key leadership position within the Corporate Controller’s Group, functioning as the company's principal authority on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting matters. This role is charged with safeguarding the integrity of Cabot’s global financial reporting by providing decisive technical accounting direction and governing the company's accounting policies. As a highly visible leader, you will partner with senior finance and business executives to assess the accounting implications of strategic initiatives and ensure compliance across all global operations. This position directs the technical accounting function and is critical to maintaining the company's reputation for financial accuracy and transparency.

This position directly supervises the Technical Accounting Manager and is responsible for their professional development and the performance of the function.

This role is based at the Boston, MA location, but is eligible to participate in the current Hybrid Working Arrangement program (Monday/Friday remote and Tuesday-Thursday in office).

Global Accounting Leadership & Policy Governance:

• Serve as the company's principal authority on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting regulations. Direct the research and interpretation of new and complex accounting standards, ensuring timely and effective global implementation.
• Govern and maintain the company’s Global Accounting Policies. Direct the continuous review and update process to ensure policies remain relevant and are effectively implemented across all regions.

Strategic Transaction & Business Partnership:

• Provide decisive technical accounting direction for all significant corporate transactions, including business combinations, divestitures, debt and equity financing, derivatives, and restructuring initiatives.
• Partner strategically with the Corporate Controller, external reporting teams, and global business/regional finance leaders to provide expert consultation on the accounting implications of business strategies and support alternatives analysis.
• Direct the resolution of complex, non-routine accounting matters arising from business transactions and new operational activities, ensuring conclusions are well-documented and compliant.

Financial Reporting Integrity & Compliance:

• Review the company's financial statements and reporting processes to ensure rigorous compliance with Cabot’s global accounting policies, U.S. GAAP, and SEC rules.
• Prepare and/or review technical accounting memos that document and support the company's positions on complex accounting matters, citing relevant guidance and outlining areas of significant judgment.
• Support the preparation and critical review of the company’s quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) SEC filings, including the disclosure checklist, to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership:

• Direct engagement with external auditors, actuaries, and legal counsel to ensure the timely resolution of complex accounting matters in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Technical Accounting Manager, fostering a high-performance culture within the technical accounting function.
• Undertake special projects and support corporate-wide initiatives as a subject matter expert in accounting and reporting.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• 8+ years of progressive technical accounting experience, with a strong preference for a background in a "Big 4" public accounting firm and/or a publicly traded multinational corporation.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven managerial experience with a track record of developing talent and leading a functional area.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting. Proven ability to research, interpret, and conclude on complex accounting matters and document positions effectively.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex accounting concepts to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders in a clear, business-oriented context.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to lead and influence across a matrixed organization, building effective relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels.
• Systems Acumen: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

How We’ll Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Hybrid Work Environment – The autonomy to both work from home 2 days a week and develop/sustain colleague relationships in the office 3 days a week.
• Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.

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